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DESOTO COUNTY (SNN TV) – One person is shot and killed at the DeSoto County fairgrounds Saturday night.

In a Facebook post, the DeSoto County Fair Association says it’s decided to close the midway today after learning of the death. The only events scheduled today are the livestock grooming contest at 4 P.M. and the Jr. Miss DeSoto pageant at 7 P.M.

 

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The Arcadia Police Department says the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and that there was no threat to the public.

The DeSoto County Fair Association says armed security will be present.